A scalable model for child road safety in low- and middle-income countries: evidence and lessons from the ‘slow zones, safe zones’ intervention in Vietnam

The SZSZ project was highly effective, demonstrating that a comprehensive, evidence-based approach can significantly mitigate road risks for children in an LMIC context. Its success in translating local data into official policy provides a powerful, scalable framework for national reform. This model holds significant potential for replication in other low- and middle-income countries, offering a clear pathway to improve child road safety and help achieve the global targets of SDG 3.6.